The Virginia Department Of Forestry - Shaping Virginia's Forests
Gypsy Moth Damage In Virginia
Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) say that the gypsy moth returned with a vengeance this year, defoliating 112,340 acres of forest across the Commonwealth – an increase of almost 39,000 acres over last year’s total. Nearly 70,000 acres of defoliation occurred across the George Washington – Jefferson National Forest close to the West Virginia state line. An additional 11,750 acres affected Shenandoah National Park.
Read our news release or visit our Forest Health section for more information.
New and Noteworthy
Strategic Plan - Harnessing The Winds of Change
Our current strategic plan describes all of our efforts on behalf of the citizens of Virginia. (English; PDF format)
Native Trees of Virginia
The most common native tree species found in Virginia's forests are described with images of leaves, twigs, flowers and/or fruit to aid in identification.
Purchase your copy online through our Web Store or pay by check when you order by mail.
You can learn about the strategic goals and objectives of the Virginia Department of Forestry and how we're achieving them.
Most Requested Information and Services
Web Store Purchase print items, such as our guide "Native Trees of Virginia," from our online store.
Grants and Financial Incentives Programs provide money to conserve land and resources, reduce wildfire risk, and more.
Logging Notification Loggers notify us of their timber harvests using this online form.
Upcoming Events
Forest Landowner Retreat: Discovering Value In Your Forest.
Join fellow forest landowners, the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia
Cooperative Extension for an interactive weekend learning about actively managing
your woodlands. Read the brochure (English; PDF format).
Calendar of Events View upcoming events on our calendar.
Training and Workshops See training classes, workshops and other events from the Virginia Department of Forestry.
News and Information
Press Room Resources for reporters, including news releases.
Blogs - Online blogs maintained by employees of the Virginia Department of Forestry.
Electronic Newsletter Receive timely information about the services we provide landowners; the research we conduct on your behalf, and the products that we offer to the citizens of the Commonwealth. Sign up today!
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Last modified: Monday, 11-Aug-2008 11:48:09 EDT